Abeking & Rasmussen
A forward-thinking shipyard prominently positioned in Germany, Abeking & Rasmussen pushes the limits of yacht construction, with a steadfast commitment to safety and quality.
Selecting a shipyard
For an Owner embarking on a new-build project on any scale, it is essential to work alongside a team with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects like yours, on spec, on time and on budget. Armed with years of experience working with shipyards worldwide, Fraser’s Brokers and Project Managers offer independent advice that ensures you, as the Owner, always get the results you are looking for.
bringing your vision to life
A brief overview of the world's top yacht builders
Admiral
With over 150 yachts launched since its inauguration in 1966, Admiral’s trademark Made in Italy style features displacement and semi-displacement yachts up to and above 100M in length.
AkYacht
AkYacht works with the ambition to redefine a "made in Türkiye” yacht. Founded in 2015 by Turkish entrepreneur Vural Ak, the shipyard builds only full-custom yachts, with the delivery of 85M VICTORIOUS in summer 2021 marking its first launch.
AMELS
Known for impeccable quality, Amels started creating boats in 1918 and now operates under Damen Yachting as part of the Damen Shipyards Group.
Azimut
With a heritage that dates back to 1969, Azimut has evolved from a modest sailboat charter operation in Avigliana into key player in luxury Italian sport yacht manufacturing. In 1985, Azimut merged with luxury boat building company Benetti.
Baltic Yachts
Specializing in advanced composite sailing yachts, Baltic Yachts capitalize on the properties of materials such as carbon fiber and use a rigid, precision-engineered structure to create extremely light, fast and stiff performance custom sailing yachts up to 60M/218’, with semi-custom yachts in smaller size ranges.
Baglietto
Baglietto specializes in the construction of planing aluminum yachts and steel & aluminum displacement and semi-displacement mega-yachts ranging between 35 and 65 meters in length.
Benetti
Named the world’s leading builder of Custom Mega Yachts for ten consecutive years by ShowBoats International (now Boat International USA), Benetti is an icon of Italian luxury yachts.
Bilgin
Bilgin Yachts, a member of SYBAss, specializes in building superyachts ranging from 45 to 120M. Operating from facilities spread across 60,000SQM in Turkiye, with headquarters at West Istanbul Marina, Bilgin boasts a comprehensive setup including manufacturing areas, marine furniture, and workshops for mechanics, hydraulics, stainless steel, and upholstery.
Burger
Since 1863, Burger has been the foundation of the American yachting experience and stands as the oldest, most-respected custom yacht builder in America.
Cantiere delle Marche
Specializing in explorer yachts under 500GT, Cantiere delle Marche has been building vessels since 2010 in Ancona, Italy. With many award-winning yachts launched, most recently in 2024, the shipyard prioritizes strength and seaworthiness in its custom and semi-custom vessels.
CODECASA YACHTS
Founded in 1825, and still today run by the heirs of its founder Giovanni Battista Codecasa, Codecasa builds yachts in steel and light alloy. In 2000, its range expanded into a series of fast yachts in all-aluminium alloy, and today the shipyard builds yachts up to 70M/229'.
Columbus Yachts
Part of the Palumbo brand of shipyards, which also encompasses ISA Yachts and Extra Yachts, Columbus was created in 2008. Utilizing the facilities and services of the group’s facilities in Ancona and Savona, semi-custom yachts are offered in 4 ranges, with full custom also available.
CRN
Since its inception in 1963 by Sanzio Nicolini, CRN – an acronym for 'Costruzioni e Riparazioni Navali' – has evolved from constructing small craft to producing larger, luxury vessels, becoming a celebrated manufacturer of luxury Italian yachts.
Custom Line
Custom Line builds semi-custom yachts from 28M/93’ - 50M/164’, in three distinct lines: Planing, Navetta and Aluminium.
Damen
Damen Yachting is a division within the Damen Shipyards Group that includes a strong and diverse portfolio that includes the ever-popular Amels yachts, the growing number of SeaXplorer yachts and Yacht Support vessels, and the refit division.
Extra Yachts
EXTRA Yachts is part of the Palumbo brand, which also includes Columbus and EXTRA. Building semi-custom vessels in the 28M – 40M size range, these yachts offer a distinctive style, with strong seakeeping capabilities, reduced noise, low consumption and the ability to cruise long distances.
Feadship
Creating purely custom vessels, every Feadship is truly unique, built entirely to meet the specific desires of each client. Universally recognized as one of the best shipyards in the industry, Feadship has spent decades forging a reputation for excellence, setting the standard for Owners who expect nothing but the finest quality in every aspect of their build.
Gulf Craft
Internationally renowned shipyard Gulf Craft has established itself as a pioneering Emirate shipyard, crafting high-quality, high-performance vessels that epitomize contemporary marine living.
Hatteras
At the intersection of luxury and sportfishing, Hatteras Yachts stands out with its semi-custom vessels, engineered for superior performance at sea.
Heesen
Dedicated to building superyachts in aluminum and steel, Heesen is a leader in semi-custom, fast-delivery superyachts in the 50-57m range.
Inace
Based in Fortaleza, Brazil, Inace Yachts brings the know-how acquired from over 50 years of crafting fishing vessels and highly complex technical ships, to its semi-custom explorer yachts and modern motor yachts.
ISA
Part of the Palumbo brand of superyachts, ISA was launched in 2001, building out of the group’s facilities in Ancona with a focus on innovative superyachts.
LÜRSSEN
Lürssen Yachts is a family-owned German shipbuilding company based in Bremen-Vegesack. Building some of the largest and most innovative German yachts in the world, the Lürssen skillset includes the design and construction of private yachts, naval ships and other specialist boats.
Lynx Yachts
A relatively recent addition to the Dutch shipbuilding scene, Lynx Yachts launched its first yacht, HELIAD II, in 2013. Lynx Yachts specialises in explorer yachts from 24M-32M, support vessels from 20M-34M, and a CROSSOVER series that marries both of these.
MCP Yachts
Over 35 years, MCP Yachts has earned a reputation for aluminum yacht construction in Brazil. Building all-aluminum semi-custom superyachts ranging from 23M/76' to 44M/141’, MCP brings a background in larger leisure vessels to every superyacht it builds.
Mengi Yay Yachts
Mengi Yay Yachts is one of Turkey's leading producers of high-quality semi-custom superyachts, considered a highly reliable shipyard in the region and for many Owners the preferred safe choice of shipyard in Turkey.
Moonen
Boutique shipyard Moonen has specialized in the construction of fully custom and semi-custom steel-hulled superyachts in the 34 to 40M/110-131’ size range for over 40 years.
Mulder
Specializing in aluminum semi-displacement yachts up to 500GT, Mulder’s 80-strong workforce based in Holland has been building yachts since 1938.
Nautor Swan
Since its establishment in 1966 in Jakobstad, Finland, Nautor Swan has been at the forefront of designing and building high-performance sailing yachts.
Nobiskrug
Nobiskrug has been a pioneering force in yacht-building since before the era of the superyacht began. With routes dating back over 115 years, Nobiskrug's journey into yacht-building began in 2000 with the completion of 92M/301’ TATOOSH.
Oceanco
Oceanco specializes in creating custom yachts up to 160m of both motor and sailing varieties. With a focus on larger motor and sailing yachts and a passion for innovation, the shipyard promotes Dutch build quality and collaborates with top names in the yachting industry to produce custom superyachts in aluminum and steel.
Perini Navi
With over 60 yachts delivered and over 65 awards won, Perini Navi is the leading shipyard in the construction of sailing yachts over 50M/164’. The yard was founded in 1983 in Viareggio, Italy, and became the flagship brand of The Italian Sea Group in 2022.
Princess Yachts
British shipyard Princess initially specialised in high-end fast smaller vessels before expanding into the production superyacht sector. Today, their X Class and Y Class models range from 23-29M/75-95’.
Riva
Building on a century-long reputation for ultra-stylish smaller craft capturing the best in Italian design, Riva opened its superyacht division in 2015.
Rossinavi
Building full-custom yachts from 38M/126'-70M/229', Rossinavi combines heritage dating back 40 years with a future-thinking mindset including hybrid technology and AI integration.
Royal Hakvoort Yachts
Established in 1919 in Monnickendam, Holland, Royal Hakvoort Shipyard combines the traditional values of Dutch craftsmanship with the latest in cutting-edge technology to build full-custom aluminum and steel yachts up to 65M/213’ in length. In 2020, the yard was granted permission to add Royal to its name, a designation only granted to family firms with over 100 years of offering an impeccable service standard to clients.
Sanlorenzo
Since its creation in 1958, Sanlorenzo has been a stellar example of high-quality motor yacht manufacture, representing a distinct boutique segment of the yachting industry. The Italian shipyard is renowned for semi-custom yachts constructed to reflect the individual preferences of Owners.
Tankoa
Nestled in the heart of Genoa, Tankoa Yachts specialises in crafting luxury superyachts ranging from 45M/147’ - 90M/295’. Founded by a group of experienced shareholder members proficient in this specific size range, Tankoa's mission is to deliver a highly personalized yacht-building experience, underscored by a strong partnership with each client.
Turquoise
Established in 1997 by the merger of Proteksan Yachts Inc. and Turquoise Yacht Construction, Turquoise Yachts is the culmination of decades of industry expertise uniting under one vision.
Vitters
Since 1990, Vitters has been developing and building groundbreaking sailing yachts, redefining possibilities in size, comfort, power and performance. Each vessel is built exclusively to meet its Owner’s vision. Today, Vitters is one of the leading builders of large custom sailing yachts.
Westport
Building in advanced composite in the US since 1964, Westport builds lightweight vessels maximising the use of infusion, resin impregnation and advanced coring materials. The yard’s facilities include dedicated cabinet and upholstery shops.
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